Roland is separating himself from the pack but is also in a position battle with redshirt sophomore Shamier Jeffery, who is the younger brother of former standout wide receiver Alshon Jeffery.

Jeffery is taking his time by being patient in practice, and it is working so far.

The Times and Democrat reports, "Wide receiver and St. Matthews native Shamier Jeffery continues, along with Shaq Roland, to establish himself as a front-runner for major playing time in the fall."

Roland and Jeffery may be at the top of the wide receiver position battle, but another wide receiver will also compete for a major role in the offense.

Bruce Ellington, Wide Receiver

Ellington, a two-sport athlete, was going to take some time off, but he cannot get away from the physical activity of football.

He is striving for a major role in the offense, though Ellington also wants to become a team leader in the fall.

According to Pete Iacobelli (AP) via KnoxNews.com, "When the regular season starts, however, expect Ellington to be in the middle of things for Spurrier's passing attack. Ellington wants to become more of a leader this fall, too."

Ellington also told Iacobelli, "Last year, I said some things but this year I'm trying to step up and be a better leader than I was, just go out and do the things I did last year."

Whether Ellington is a key receiver or not, he is rising in stock as a leader on the team and is up for the challenge, which will boost the wide receiving corps.

Victor Hampton, Cornerback

Redshirt junior cornerback Victor Hampton is already regarded as the team's best cover corner, and he is continuing to play like it in practice.

One pick-six will not finalize a decision, but Golightly is starting to swing momentum his way for the starting slot at spur linebacker.

Chaz Elder, Defensive Back

Redshirt freshman Chaz Elder split time in practices last year as a cornerback and free safety.

With his redshirt year behind him, Elder is settling into one position, free safety.

According to The Times and Democrat, "Chaz Elder said he has been working strictly at free safety this spring."

Elder probably won't earn a major role at free safety this season since Kadetrix Marcus is positioned to take over D.J. Swearinger's old job, but it is good to see Elder settling into free safety with repetitions at the position during practice.

Connor McLaurin, Fullback

McLaurin has traditionally been a special teams player, but he may see more action on the field in 2013 with the offense.

Spurrier may look to shy away from the zone-read rushing attack and vary the offense up with a power running game. And right now McLaurin would be the fullback who can make lead blocks in those sets, especially if Dylan Thompson is in the game.

The Quarterback Situation

Make sure to check out Spurrier's post-practice comments in this video.

Spurrier addresses that as he looks to move away from a mainly zone-read running game, the team will use Dylan Thompson since he is more of a drop-back passer who can work the play action and open up the run game in a different style of play.

Connor Shaw will continue to work the shotgun sets, whereas Thompson will become the under-center quarterback.